Ann Vollum

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Ann Vollum

Bedazzled, 2023

Rescued cloth - eco and rust dyed, PET Fibers -rescued, wire, wool, thread, sequins, washers, repurposed fabric flowers and jewelry 29H x 11W x 9.5Din

Inspired by natural forms of rock strata, tree roots and organic growths, and the colors of the African earth where I grew up. I am fascinated by the aging process and the beauty in decay. Eco dyed rescued fabric is made into "poufs" which are embellished and then rust dyed. These are assembled and stitched onto a hardware cloth form. The assembled sculpture is adorned with manmade jewelry and fabric flowers. An interaction of nature and man to create beauty!

Ann Vollum

Bedazzled, 2023

Ann Vollum

Framed No.2, 2022

Rescued eco and rust dyed fabric, PET fibers, string, wire, thread, wool, lace, washers, hardware cloth, vintage frame 22" H x 18.5" W x 2.5" D

Framed No.2 is the second in a series of framed sculptures which can be hung either portrait or landscape

Ann Vollum

Framed No.2, 2022

Ann Vollum

Primeval, 2022

Eco and rust dyed rescued fabric, PET fibers, wire, wool, string, thread, lace, washers, hardware cloth 32" H x 23" W x 6" D

Inspired by nature, I am drawn to warm earthy tones achieved by eco and rust dying. This is the first in a series of three sculptures.

Ann Vollum

Primeval, 2022

Ann Vollum

Primal, 2022

Eco and rust dyed rescued fabric, PET fibers, wire, wool, string, thread, lace, washers, hardware cloth 42"H x 31"W x 8"D

Inspired by nature, I am drawn to warm earthy tones achieved by eco and rust dying. This is the third sculpture in a series of three.

Ann Vollum

Primal, 2022

Ann Vollum

Gorgon: Stheno, 2022

Eco and rust dyed rescued fabrics, Polyfil, wire, washers, coiling cord, hardware cloth 34"H x 14"W X 11"D

In Greek mythology, Stheno was the eldest of the three Gorgon sisters, famous for "hair" made of living venomous snakes. Snake like coils adorn this transformative piece, which represents a growing level of maturity and complexity in my sculptural forms and a changing artistic vision. Textiles that I have rescued are altered over the course of many days using a layering of techniques including rust and eco dying. Poufs are stuffed and then further rust dyed to add a sense of age and being one with nature. I am interested in complexity, color and texture.

Ann Vollum

Gorgon: Stheno, 2022

Ann Vollum

Gorgon: Euryale, 2022

Eco and rust dyed rescued fabrics, Polyfil, wire, washers, coiling cord, hardware cloth 29.5 "H x 14.5 "W X 8"D

This piece is named for Euryale who in Greek mythology, was the second eldest of the Gorgons, the three sisters that have the hair of living, venomous snakes. Textiles that I have rescued are altered over the course of many days using a layering of techniques including rust and eco dying. Poufs are stuffed and then further rust dyed to add a sense of age and being one with nature. Extra texture and depth were added after the piece was assembled using thread and ink. I am interested in complexity, color and texture.